On selected exhibition projects of museum in the early 1990s The article is based on a paper prepared for the conference “Presentation of Museum Collections II: Approaches, Trends, Implementations”, organized by the Center for the Presentation of Cultural Heritage at the National Museum, Prague,…

Museum presentation of human remains The issue of the presentation of human remains in museums has been the subject of expert discussions in recent decades, especially in connection with ethical, legal and cultural aspects. The paper analyses the influence of the historical background on current…

Trends and Challenges in Museum Installation of Textile Collections Textile artefacts form a substantial part of museum collections, ranging from garments and accessories to liturgical textiles, large-scale flat objects, and archaeological finds. Their installation is complex and requires…

A Conservation Approach to the Installation of Sculptural Works in Museums: Interdisciplinary Practice and Implementation The article addresses the installation and presentation of sculptural works in museum exhibitions, focusing on material-specific requirements, climatic conditions, restoration…

Presentation of Portrait Miniatures – History and Present This article examines the phenomenon of portrait miniatures, focusing on the distinctive painting techniques that underpin their inherent fragility and the most common types of damage observed. It further traces the historical evolution of…

Behind the Scenes of the New Natural Science Exhibitions at the National Museum The modernly designed natural history exhibitions “The Miracles of Evolution” and “Windows into Prehistory” convey fascinating story of evolution and interesting facts about extant nature around us as well as million…

Evaluation of the Educational Potential of the Fin Whale Skeleton in the National Museum of the Czech Republic for a Child Visitor The study examines the potential of a fin whale skeleton from “The Miracles of Evolution” exhibition at the National Museum in Prague as the centerpiece of an…

The National Film Archive: A Memory Institution Between Collection Creation and Selection of Archival Materials The study aims to situate and subsequently critically analyze Národní filmový archiv, Prague (NFA) and its collection practice in the domestic and international context. It starts by…